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Ulnar Neuropathy of the Wrist and Elbow
Source: Verywell Health
Impingement of the ulnar nerve causes a radiating pain or numbness in the pinky finger, ring finger, and edge of the hand.
Risk of rotator cuff injuries increases among people with sex-hormone deficiencies
Source: Philly Voice
Lower-than-normal levels of sex hormones can increase the risk of shoulder injuries in men and women, according to a new study.
Broken Forearm: Radius, Ulna, and Both Bone Fractures
Source: Verywell Health
A forearm fracture occurs when there is a fracture of one or both of the bones of the forearm. The two bones of the forearm are the radius and the ulna. Both bones are important for proper motion of the elbow and wrist joints, and both bones serve as important attachments to muscles of the upper extremity.
Stiff shoulders after rotator cuff repair may be less likely to require revision surgery
Source: Healio
Patients with stiff shoulders after rotator cuff repair were more likely to be satisfied with their repair and less likely to require revision surgery than patients without stiff shoulders, according to results presented here.
10 Easy Shoulder Mobility Exercises That Ease Pain and Improve Range of Motion
Source: Prevention
Shoulder tightness can slowly creep up with age, affecting your ability to get adequate sleep, lift grocery bags, scrub the bathtub, or push open heavy doors. Maintaining shoulder mobility usually doesn’t become a focus until these daily activities of living become impacted—or pain and stiffness get unbearable.
